CNN (Cable News Network) launches June 1st 1980 to 1.7million homes. Until late 1999 CNN was the leader in cable news, gathering acclaim and huge audiences from The Gulf War in 1991 and the OJ Simpson Live car chase in 1994.
CNN Prime News1984
In these titles from '84 we fly through various grids. They were produced, designed, and animated by Jay Cordova.
CNN Prime News1990
Another set of titles for Prime News featuring anchors Lou Waters and Bernie Shaw. Produced, designed, and animated by Jay Cordova.
CNN Ident1994
The announcer in this ID is none other than James Earl Jones, aka Darth Vader of Star Wars fame. Also, this ident features a Turner byline. To many, the period of time that the network was owned by Ted Turner (1980-1997) is considered "the golden age" of CNN
clip recorded by Kris Starring
Burden Of Proof1994
Legal experts join CNN to analise the trial story, and how the jury made their decision on O.J. Simpson's fate. Notice Greta Van Susteren is in the video as a CNN reporter. Since then she has moved to rival news network Fox News.
clip recorded by Kris Starring
CNN Live Event1990s
CNN Live Event bumper that appeared on CNN live coverage around the early to mid '90's.
clip recorded by Kris Starring
CNN Breaking News2003
Gone is the old Breaking News animation which ran for years.
Now it's glossy and um, subtle!
CNN At This Hour2003
Every hour, CNN gives viewers a brief round up of the headlines, this an example from 2003 with John Moleneux.
Notice the cool animated ticker.
